NCAA ‘07 HITS THE SHELVES
Stranko’s Note: I recognize this is two back to back posts on NCAA 07… but its worth it damnit!
It’s Christmas in July! Christmas in July!
If you’re like us, you’re probably sagging into work with big ole bags under the eyes, weary from your first all night session of NCAA Football 2007. Wait, what? You didn’t stalk the Best Buy at midnight last night? Shame, shame.
‘Tis okay. You can use your lunch break today to go grab a copy. If posting gets a little slow for the next week, at least you’ll know why…. And have plenty to keep you entertained.
It’s worth the wait in line - we promise.
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I just spent 500 for a 360, controller, and game. I liked it…until I started to explore and found that all it has is dynasty mode…and even that is watered down. the graphics are amazing, sure it looks a bit like madden 360 but it’s good enough for me. Running is alot harder, but that makes it a bit more fun. If you don’t play on AT LEAST all american you’re a bitch. I played varsity and won 90-3 Arizona State vs. Arizona. I hated the stock controls I spent a good 20 minutes changing them all to as close to last year’s as i could. Let’s see…defense is a bit harder, I’m not sure when I’m gonna progress enough to try to revive my 4-4 scheme i’m still stuck on 4-3 like a nub. and i havent hooked up to xbox live yet, bumming wireless sucks but it’s free. All in all it’s a good game, but i’m gonna try my friend’s ps2 version and contemplate trading it in for the regular xbox version due to campus legend and practice drills and spring games, all that in depth stuff. but i love my new 360, if i could only get it to play my old xbox games now (error message).
Comment by Drew — July 20, 2006 @ 1:55 pm
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i got it for PSP … hee hee so giddy
Comment by Clashed — July 20, 2006 @ 10:40 am
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[...] There is nothing like College Football season, but is it football season already? I would like to see them wait to put NCAA out and make a few more adjustments on the game. Every Day Should Be Saturday has their thoughts on release day, while Madden Mania helps save you a few bucks from sening your memory card to get it rosterized for $5. [...]
Pingback by The Stunner » NCAA 2007 is here — July 19, 2006 @ 10:35 pm
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Who uses 7 minute quarters? Seriously what a joke.
Comment by Brian — July 19, 2006 @ 6:47 pm
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I should have mentioned I’m playing the PS2 version.
After another game (Michigan, 42-3 win; I’ll admit I’m on Varsity as a “tune-up” season to get used to the new controls, etc. before I move up to a season of AA, then Heisman), and more observations–the frequency of 1 handed catches is sick, but that may be because Samardzija is the #2 receiver in the game. McKnight had one or two as well.
Passing is ridiculously easy compared to last year, but that might be due to being on Varsity. I’ll reserve judgement for later.
Running is more realistic–instead of a 11.2 YPC, it’s more around 5.2 or so. Interesting to see if this will hold at higher levels. Probably will.
Comment by Nate — July 19, 2006 @ 5:17 pm
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Sacrilege! The music in ‘06 was great because it had a COLLEGE RADIO feel to it.
The new game is good but I’m not sure I want to keep the 360 version. Dynasty mode has been stripped down wayyyy too much and the players honestly look like NFL third-stringers in their mid-30s. The actual gameplay is pretty nice but I still can’t shake the feeling that I’m playing a tweaked Madden 360 with college uniforms. I’m seriously considering a trade-in for the Xbox version.
Comment by Gator KK — July 19, 2006 @ 1:23 pm
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Run defense was incredibly tougher. I played ND vs. USC and Darius got held to 12 yards. OTOH, the passing was waaaaaayyyyyy too easy (unless it’s just because I was using Brady and Shark). Here’s the stat line with 7 minute quarters:
QB#10 23 of 25, 545 yards, 7 TD’s, 0 INT’s
WR#83 12 rec, 356 yards (277 before halftime), 5 TD’s
I also found the defense to be easier this year (once again, unless it’s just because EA increased the stats for ND’s defense). I had 4 picks and held SC to 1 TD on a long play-action pass to Jarrett.
Comment by JohnWA — July 19, 2006 @ 12:38 pm
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Yeah, hearing “Debaser” by the Pixies when I fired up NCAA 06 for the first time last year was a huge suprise.
Comment by rob — July 19, 2006 @ 12:20 pm
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be that as it may, i went 27-for-35 for 355 and 4 td no picks on AA- they don’t drop balls anymore that they reallly shouldnt! woohoo!
Comment by psuedosilentobserver — July 19, 2006 @ 12:19 pm